Developing ESG metrics of green port investment in an archipelago country

This study delves into the process of developing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics for prioritizing green port investments in the context of an archipelago country. Anchored by three critical research questions, we explore defining the ESG metrics in green port investment in archipelago countries. First, we uncover the dynamic landscape of stakeholders who shape green port investments. Next, we navigate the tapestry of issues inherent to archipelago nations intimately linked to green port development. Finally, we unravel the multifaceted ESG-related metrics underpinning stakeholder concerns in archipelago countries. The research is done using qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 33 stakeholders in Archipelago Island State (AIS) countries. The result shows the ESG dimensions of green port investment in archipelago countries, resulting in 10 subdimensions and 32 metrics.